DepartmentLatin America

Ex-voto

NameEx-voto

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumTin, paint, nylon

DimensionsOverall: 14 x 10 1/4 in. (35.6 x 26 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.12

Object numberFA.2010.97.12

DescriptionVertical tin sheet painted with image of kneeling nun (N. S. Teresa) with clasped hands looking at a crucifix that stands on a cloth-covered table along with a candle. On the wall behind is a painting of Mary, Joseph and the young Jesus walking along a road. Behind St. Teresa is a podium on which sits a skull, a chair, a shelf with many large books, etc. Hole pierced at top has old nylon hanging "string."